Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Gig Harbor, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Gig Harbor

$2,500/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gig Harbor is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gig Harbor

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gig Harbor rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Gig Harbor, WA

Average rent prices in Gig Harbor have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Gig Harbor, WA

Rent prices in Gig Harbor vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gig Harbor is $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Gig Harbor run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$999

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,653

8%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,050

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,775

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$3,250

1%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$999

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,653

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gig Harbor, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Gig Harbor, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Gig Harbor and Bonney Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gig Harbor

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,775
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gig Harbor, WA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bonney Lake, WA.

Discover rentals in Gig Harbor, WA

4712 Reid Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

4712 Reid Dr.

4712 Reid Dr Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Harbor Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Harbor Pointe

2215 47th St Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

15723 173rd Ave Nw #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gig Harbor

Cozy 2 Bed 1 Bath Unit in Gig Harbor | Move-in SEPT 2026|

15723 173rd Ave Nw #B, Gig Harbor, WA 98329

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

15723 173rd Ave Nw #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gig Harbor

Cozy 2 Bed, 2 Bath Unit in Gig Harbor | Available Aug 2024 |

15723 173rd Ave Nw #A, Gig Harbor, WA 98329

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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Frequently asked questions for Gig Harbor, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Gig Harbor rental market.

How much is rent in Gig Harbor?

The average rent in Gig Harbor is $2,500 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gig Harbor?

Average rent prices in Gig Harbor have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Gig Harbor rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gig Harbor is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gig Harbor?

To comfortably afford rent in Gig Harbor, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gig Harbor?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, May offers the lowest rents in Gig Harbor while September sees the highest, with approximately 14% higher prices in fall compared to spring.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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